Honda is reportedly exploring a potential shortcut to entering the pickup truck market by leveraging Mitsubishi’s existing Triton platform. Industry sources suggest the Japanese automaker could adopt the body-on-frame design and other key elements from the Triton, avoiding the lengthy development process of building a truck from scratch. This move would allow Honda to quickly offer a mid-size pickup while focusing on its core strengths in passenger vehicles. The decision could signal a strategic shift toward expanding its lineup in a segment with growing consumer demand.


Honda might get a mid-size, body-on-frame pickup by taking the Mitsubishi Triton shortcut.